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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 527.28 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 527.28 and 361 is: 497.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 527.28 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/527.28 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 527.28 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 190,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,348.08/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.51

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